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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

LS02 VBJMOT history

LS02 VBJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 81,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LS02 VBJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,131 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 VBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 VBJ was last recorded at 81,131 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,469 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,131 miles
  • 2025 – 80,469 miles
  • 2024 – 76,961 miles
  • 2023 – 72,766 miles
  • 2021 – 68,978 miles
  • 2020 – 62,178 miles
  • 2018 – 58,160 miles
  • 2017 – 55,176 miles
  • 2016 – 53,575 miles
  • 2015 – 52,007 miles
  • 2013 – 50,633 miles
  • 2012 – 49,294 miles
  • 2011 – 47,794 miles
  • 2010 – 45,986 miles
  • 2009 – 44,880 miles
  • 2008 – 41,081 miles
  • 2007 – 34,719 miles
  • 2006 – 29,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,131 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    712279224514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    747241635652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,469 miles (+3,508)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    337109034712
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass76,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    734112802226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail76,961 miles (+4,195)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    446953680777
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,766 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    738375561108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,978 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    480923213189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,518 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    110457874568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    130192678874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,177 miles (+4,017)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,177 miles
    Test number
    205886052679
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,160 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    673778964553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    217493056214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,456 miles (+1,280)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    232624847093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,176 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    298952590665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail55,167 miles (+1,592)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    994117432305
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass53,575 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    434320240749
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    527497855022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Fail52,007 miles (+1,374)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    619617755005
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,633 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    375493663244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
    • NoteNearside and offside rear main steel pipes rusty advise
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front tyre weather cracks in tread advise

  20. Fail50,633 miles (+1,339)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    106973063289
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
    • NoteNearside and offside rear main steel pipes rusty advise
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front tyre weather cracks in tread advise

  21. Pass49,294 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    308114682441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail49,293 miles (+1,499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    969623382244
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass47,794 miles (+1,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    468288901318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass45,986 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    432724010441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,880 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    710015119397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,081 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    783779408344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,719 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,719 miles
    Test number
    600699517322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,775 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    180984456315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    520958196078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail26,133 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    783418796065
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS02 VBJ

Does LS02 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 VBJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 VBJ?
The MOT on LS02 VBJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 VBJ done?
LS02 VBJ was recorded at 81,131 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has LS02 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 VBJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS02 VBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS02 VBJ find?
LS02 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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